At just around an hour and half's drive from Charlottesville, Christendom College is an accessible gem for many reasons. One reason is that the college offers a top rate college education from a truly Catholic perspective and an in the midst of a cultural and academic environment that is faithful to the Magisterium and the Holy Father. Another reason is that the school offers many opportunities to student and non-students throughout the year.

During the summer, the school has a number of these opportunities, including opportunities for high school juniors and seniors. One program allows rising juniors and seniors to experience Christendom firsthand by spending a week on campus. Currently, there are several spots available for the July 18-25 session. More information can be found on the "Experience Christendom" Summer Program page.

Another program, which is also for rising juniors and seniors, is a Latin immersion program. The program is "designed to introduce aspiring Latinists to the beauty and power of the ancient language of the Church." Prior knowledge of Latin is helpful but not required. This summer, there will be one session scheduled for July 11-17. More information can be found on the 2010 Latin Immersion Summer Program.

Although there is usually a Summer Institute program scheduled over a weekend in the summer, the college will not hold that program this year. Look for the program to be resumed next year when major speakers will address the topic of Bio-Ethics.

For more information on Christendom, including graduate programs and opportunities for religious, visit the school's Website.